About EarthCare

EarthCare is a non-profit Christian organization that seeks to educate people about taking care of God's creation.  It is involved in various educational programs, such as a spring environmental conference, a fall retreat, a lending library, resource guides on various topics, a speakers bureau, a bi-annual newsletter with email newsletter updates, letters to the editor, as well as providing a unique opportunity for like-minded Christians to gather together in fellowship and service to make the world a better place for all to live. 

 

EarthCare is also committed to teaching by example and is actively involved in highway and river cleanup programs.  

 

 

 

 

 

If you would like to learn more about EarthCare, please visit our website, www.earthcareonline.org.


 

 

Eco-Friendly

 

SHOPPING TIPS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voting for a Healthier Earth with Consumer Purchasing Power

 

 

 

 

Distributed by

EarthCare, Inc.

P.O. Box 23291

Chattanooga, TN 37422

BUYING TIPS

 

GENERAL:

(1)   Buy used products.

(2)   Borrow, repair, reuse, or reduce consumption rather than buy.

(3)   Avoid impulse shopping.

(4)   Buy products made to last.

(5)   Use canvas shopping bags.

(6)   Buy in bulk when possible.

(7)   Read labels.  Avoid toxins.

(8)   Choose products with minimal packaging.

(9)   Choose products made from and packaged in recycled and recyclable materials (avoid styrofoam).

(10) Choose products that have traveled fewer miles.

 

CLEANING PRODUCTS:

(1)   Choose less toxic alternatives.

(2)   Make your own household cleansers and insect repellents.

(3)   Avoid phosphate detergents.

(4)   Buy products that have not been tested on animals.

(5)   Buy biodegradable products.

 

HEALTH AND BEAUTY AIDS:

 

(1)   Buy biodegradable products.

(2)   Buy products made with natural ingredients.

(3)   Buy products that have not been tested on animals and that do not contain animal products.

FOOD PRODUCTS:

(1)   Buy low on the food chain.

(2)   Buy locally-grown fruits and vegetables in season.

(3)   Buy organic.

(4)   Find out where the produce comes from.

(5)   Avoid highly processed foods.

(6)   Start a garden and plant an edible landscape.

HOME AND GARDEN:

(1)   Buy energy-efficient lighting.

(2)   Use natural insect repellents.

(3)   Compost rather than use chemical fertilizers.

(4)   Try rechargeable batteries.

(5)   Buy solar gadgets.

 

Sources for Environmentally-Friendly Products

1.  Retail Stores in the Greater Chattanooga Area (rated on scale from 5 to 1):

 

 

Cleaning

Products

Household

Products

Garden

Supplies

Health

Beauty

Organic

Produce

Food

Items

Clothing

Green Life, 1100 Hixson Pike (423) 267-1960

      5

      2

 

    5

     5      

   5

 

*Wildwood Country Store

First exit in GA on I-24 from

Chattanooga, turn right and go about ½ mile.  The store is located just beyond the chapel that fronts the road.

(706) 820-1252

 

 

 

    4

 

   5

 

**Village Market, 5000 College Drive , Collegedale

(423) 238-3286

      3

    

 

    3

     4

   4

 

*Country Life Natural Foods

3748 Ringgold Road

(423) 622-2451

     2

       3

 

    3

   

   3

 

Nutrition World

Brainerd Village , near Office Depot, (423) 892-4085

      1

 

 

    3

 

  2

 

Tony’s Vitamins, Hamilton Village Shopping Center , near Books-A-Million

(423) 893-8101

 

 

 

    2

 

 

 

*Closed Friday and Saturday.  **Closes at 4pm Friday and all day Saturday. 

Note:  Many local retail stores (such as Bi-Lo, Wal-Mart, and Home Depot) do carry a few environmentally-friendly products.  You simply have to look harder to find them.  You can also ask the manager to stock a certain line of environmentally-friendly products.    

 

 

2.  Mail-order Catalog Companies:

 

 

Cleaning

Products

Household

Products

Garden

Supplies

Health

Beauty

Organic

Produce

Food

Items

Clothing

Harmony

      X  

    X

     X

 

 

 

     X

Real Goods

      X

    X

     X

 

 

 

     X

Gardens Alive                      .                         

      X

 

     X

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.  Internet Sources:

 

 

Cleaning

Products

Household

Products

Garden

Supplies

Health

Beauty

Organic

Produce

Food

Items

Clothing

www.ecomall.com

      X  

    X

     X

    X

 

   X

     X

www.eco-directory.com

      X

    X

     X

    X

     X

   X

     X

www.greenmarketplace.com

      X

    X

     X

    X

 

   X

     X

www.realgoods.com

      X

    X

     X

    X

 

 

     X

www.gaiam.com

      X

    X

     X

    X

 

   X

     X

www.enviroshop.com        .       

      X

    X

 

    X

 

 

     X

www.gardensalive.com

      X

 

     X

 

 

 

 

 

Contents of categories:

(1) Cleaning Products: Toilet bowl cleaner, laundry aids, dish liquid, glass cleaners, deodorizers, etc

(2) Household:  Efficient lighting, water/air filters, insect control, bedding, cookware, furniture

(3) Garden Supplies: Eco-friendly insect control, fertilizers, composting aids, etc.

(4) Health/Beauty: Toothpaste, shampoo, body lotions, soap, deodorants, cosmetics,

(5) Food Items: Staple organic foods, such as soy milk, grains, canned goods, etc.



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